Slovakia index

A

Austria - A neighbouring country to the south of Slovakia.

B

Banska Bystrica - Is evidence of central Slovakia's mining history.
Banska Stiavnica - UNESCO cultural heritage site in Central Slovakia.
Bardejov - UNESCO cultural heritage site in Eastern Slovakia.
Bratislava - Slovakia's largest and capital city.

D

Devin - A village and a castle ruin close to Bratislava.
Dubravka - A neighbourhood in Bratislava.

H

Humenne - A small city bringing together many cultures of the region, a large concentrations of Ruthenians.

K

Kosice - The country's second largest city.
Komarno - With its strategic position on the Danube, a gateway into Hungary.
Kremnica - Old mining town in central Slovakia.

L

Liptovsky Mikulas - Serves as a good base for various recreational activities in the Low Tatras.

M

Martin - Is a stop-over point for travels to the Low Tatras region.
Michalovce - The nearby and sizeable lake of Zemplinska sirava draws crowds of local holiday-makers.

N

Nitra - An agricultural centre of Slovakia.
Nizke Tatry - The Low Tatra mountains.
Nove Zamky - Lies on the edge between areas in which Slovak and Hungarian cultures dominate.

P

Pezinok - A wine growing town nearby Bratislava.
Piestany - The spa town is renowned for successful treatment of arthritis.
Poprad - A gateway to the High Tatras National Park.
Prague - The capital of Czech Republic.
Presov - Slovakia's third largest city, but has the character of a small regional centre.

S

Skalica - A district town situated in the north western tip of Slovakia, at the foothills of the White Carpathians.

T

Tour operators - For those who prefer someone to do the planning, various firms offer package tours.
Trebisov - Is a small town, with still-visible traces of its past in the form of gothic castle ruins.
Trencin - The fortified castle dominates the town.
Trnava - A small city with a long history as a trading crossroads.

V

Vienna - The capital of Austria.
Vysoke Tatry - mountains located on Slovakia’s northern border with Poland.

Z

Zilina - Is the most significant regional city in northwestern Slovakia.